Business Process Risk Experienced Associate

Grant Thornton • Charlotte, NC

3d • $90,000 - $108,675 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Process Risk Experienced Associate in the Risk, Compliance & Controls Practice, you will help clients understand and address business risks in proactive and responsive contexts. You will review operational, financial, and technology processes to assess business risk, internal controls, and process effectiveness and efficiency. The role also involves assessing Sarbanes-Oxley and internal-control risks over financial reporting, serving clients across engagements, and working with Grant Thornton managers and partners to identify and resolve client issues. The position follows the firm's hybrid work model and requires in-person attendance at least three days per week at a Grant Thornton office or client site. Travel may be required as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level.
• Experience performing financial, operational, and system audits, as well as business process control reviews.
• Ability to execute multiple engagements and complete priorities in a rapidly growing team environment.
• Knowledge of audit-preparation software and understanding of the impact of technology.
• Exceptional client service, communication, analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Desire to pursue a CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CISM license or certification.

Nice To Haves

• Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience.

Responsibilities

• Review operational, financial, and technology processes to assess business risk, internal controls, and overall process effectiveness and efficiency.
• Assess risks associated with Sarbanes-Oxley and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients and work with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform services.
• Work with Grant Thornton managers and partners to identify and resolve client problems or issues promptly.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with clients and colleagues at all organizational levels to accomplish objectives and demonstrate knowledge and confidence.
• Adhere to professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
• Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals.
• Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Personalized and comprehensive benefits; see the company benefits page for details.
• Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance.
• Work-life integration options and flexibility regarding work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, subject to the firm's hybrid work model.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level